Courses for the dental assistant program begin on 10/04/2025
Who We Are
Our Story and mission
Dental Careers of America was founded with a simple idea in mind: to provide high-quality career training in a real hands-on office setting for those pursuing a dental assisting career. With years of experience in dental operations, we created this dental assistant course program to give prospective dental assistants the skills, confidence, and practical knowledge they need to excel in dental employment and secure rewarding dental jobs!
Our Approach
At Dental Careers of America, we understand that effective career training for aspiring dental assistants requires a personalized approach, both in administrative and clinical training. We take the time to get to know each and every one of you on a personal level, allowing us to tailor your dental career needs. Join our dental assistant school and embark on a journey that prepares you for dental employment and helps you feel confident in securing dental jobs from day one!
Why Choose us?
Flexible weekly online courses for aspiring dental assistants. No hidden fees involved. We offer affordable payment plans to help you start your dental career. Learn in a real office setting from industry professionals who can guide you towards dental employment. Accelerated courses are available, meeting two times weekly. A clinical internship is included to give you hands-on experience for dental jobs. You will learn hands on in a dental office.
Register now with just $100.
Lots of Information
Ready to get started? Registering is easy!
CALL or TEXT 815-790-2172 for information about our dental assistant school and start your journey towards a rewarding dental career. You can also reach us at info@dentacareer.com or call 815-790-2172 for inquiries about the courses.
Frequently asked questions?
How long are the courses for the dental assistant program?
The total duration is 8 weeks.
This includes 4 weeks of online learning and 4 weeks of clinical training in a dental office, which is essential for your future dental career.
How much is the dental assistant course?
Please visit our course page for detailed pricing information.
What is the minimum required age to enroll in the dental assistant school?
You must be 18 years or older.
Do you require a high school diploma for dental employment?
No, a high school diploma is not required.
What days are classes offered for the dental assistant program?
Classes are available on Tuesdays and Saturdays for online learning, while the clinical internship days will vary.
Is space limited in the dental assistant courses?
Yes, to ensure a personalized approach, we limit our classes to 5 students per session. This allows us to provide hands-on training during your internship at a dental office, making it a valuable experience for future dental jobs.
How many days are required for clinical hours?
Clinical hours are flexible based on your schedule, but you must complete a total of 40 hours of clinical training to succeed in your dental career.
What are the locations for completing clinical hours?
Clinical training is available in Danville, Utica, McHenry, Freeport, and Bloomington, IL.
Do you offer online learning courses only? no clinical?
Yes, we offer a 4 week online course that will teach you all the basic dental terminology, charting and instruments without the clinical part of the course.
Consulting and Training for Dental Offices
Unlock the full potential of your dental office today! Dental Careers offers EXPERT consulting services tailored for Dental practices.
What we offer
- staff training and hiring
- Software training, Patterson, Dentrix, Dentrix Ascend, Open dental and more!
- Billing and PPO training.
- Operations implementation such as employee handbooks, Accounts Receivables and outstanding claims training.